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Powhatan, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72458

Lawrence County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

755
11/sq mi
$63,636
Median income
$168,800
Median home value
10.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Powhatan pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72458 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72458 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powhatan, Lawrence County, Arkansas, home to just 755 residents across 67.4 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72458 reports a modest median household income of $63,636 (12% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $23,816. Local economic indicators show a 15.9% poverty rate alongside 20.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $168,800 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $900 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32, and the average commute is -. To put 72458 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lawrence County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72458, Powhatan, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

755

Population

67.4

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72458?

32.0

Median Age

42.7%

Male

57.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$63,636

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$23,816

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72458 ranks nationally

Powhatan, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,636 36th percentile higher than 36% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

267

Total Housing Units

200

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$168,800

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$900

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 72458, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $679,000.

5

Businesses

20

Employees

$679K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72458 vs 72415 →

ZIP 72458 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72458 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72458 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72458 ranks #2 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72415 Black Rock, AR 1,346 3.9 mi
72457 Portia, AR 132 5.2 mi
72434 Imboden, AR 2,108 10.0 mi
72433 Hoxie, AR 3,067 7.0 mi
72440 Lynn, AR 255 7.5 mi
72410 Alicia, AR 498 10.2 mi
72445 Minturn, AR 91 9.9 mi
72469 Strawberry, AR 1,124 11.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Lawrence County

72476 standard
Walnut Ridge, AR
Pop: 7,155
72433 standard
Hoxie, AR
Pop: 3,067
72434 standard
Imboden, AR
Pop: 2,108
72466 standard
Smithville, AR
Pop: 1,481
72415 standard
Black Rock, AR
Pop: 1,346
72459 standard
Ravenden, AR
Pop: 1,329

Related Areas

Lawrence County Powhatan, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72458 in? ▼
ZIP code 72458 (Powhatan) is located in Lawrence County, Arkansas. Lawrence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lawrence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72458? ▼
ZIP code 72458 in Powhatan, AR has a population of 755 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72458? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72458 is $63,636, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72458? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72458 is $168,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72458? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72458 is White at 96.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72458? ▼
ZIP code 72458 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72458? ▼
In ZIP code 72458, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72458? ▼
In ZIP code 72458, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72458? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72458 is 15.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.